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» Frank M. Bürgin trades for a child’s smile!

It was a very unusual offer which the owner of the watch manufacturer Montres Charmex SA – Frank M. Bürgin – made the fans of TrustedWatch on Facebook[…] … He offered two new luxury timepieces for barter[…] … Within a very short time the first offers came in and the fans of TrustedWatch proved to be more than just creative: an African spear, pictures of kids, a cake and a surprise package were among the offers[…] … It wasn’t easy for Frank M. Bürgin to chose – he decided for Mrs Gitte Frenzel and Mr Hans-Jörg Milse[…] … Mrs Gitte Frenzel will get the ladies’ watch DIAMOND PARIS in exchange for one year of daily good-luck text messages sent to a severely ill child and Mr Hans-Jörg Milse will get the CX Swiss Military Watch HURRICANE in exchange for one day spent as a clown at the children’s oncology ward in a hospital in Switzerland[…] … “Frank M. Bürgin has made a very good choice[…] … Klaus Adam who is very happy that Frank M. Bürgin has chosen to help children in need[…]

» Interview with diving watch expert Frank M. Bürgin

He is one of the most renowned diving watch experts and title holder of the current depth world record for mechanical diving watches[…] … We are talking about Frank M. Bürgin, the man behind the World  Record holding timepieces 12’000 FEET and 20’000 FEET[…] … We met him in his company in Liestal – just outside Basel – for an exclusive interview[…] … TW: Mr Bürgin, you are the title holder of the current depth World Record for mechanical diving watches[…] … What was your main motivation to create such an unusual timepiece? FB: Our company Montres Charmex SA, the manufacturer of the CX Swiss Military watches, is a small watch manufacturer with a long tradition dating back to 1926[…] … We are deeply rooted in this part of Switzerland and concentrate on niche markets and consumers whose very high expectations only a few watch manufacturers can fulfill[…] … Our 12’000 FEET fetched the depth World Record for mechanical diving watches in 2005[…] … Until that very moment no technological development was to be seen in the field of diving watches for years – we can thus claim that thanks to our 12’000 FEET innovation is en vogue once again amongst diving watch manufacturers[…] … Our main motivation was to go beyond existing technological limits – don’t settle with what seems to be the current technological state-of-the-art but break through these barriers and thus become the industry’s benchmark[…] … TW: You managed to achieve a World Record in 2005 with the 12‘000 FEET[…] … What insights and customer feedbacks enabled you to come out with the 20’000 FEET in 2009? FB: Through our Concierge Service we stay in close contact to the buyers of our products and receive a lot of valuable feedback[…] … Fuat Kent, a Austrian diving instructor with Greenpeace known for his profound diving expertise far beyond Austria; his in-depth three year evaluation of the 12’000 FEET helped us to further improve the concept and come up with the 20’000 FEET[…] … Fluorescent indices on the bezel, pronounced minute hand, special marking of the pushers when opened etc[…] … – we received these and more were feedbacks in the years after the launch of the 12’000 FEET and we incorporated them into the development of the 20’000 FEET[…] … TW: What would you consider the main technical features of the 20‘000 FEET? FB: The main and obvious feature is the incredible water resistance of 20‘000 feet; the 20‘000 FEET is not just a mere watch, it is an instrument, an instrument for professional divers who are keen on backing up their diving computers with the redundancy a mechanical diving watch offers[…] … But to be redundant the diving watch has to be nearly indestructible – something we proved with a variety of real-life tests[…] … Apart from the water resistance you might also want to mention the floating suspension of the 10mm thick sapphire crystal, the highly effective shock-absorbance of the movement and the multi-level sealing of the caseback[…] … TW: Is there a comparable watch out in the market? FB: No; the 20‘000 FEET – a chronograph[…] … – is over 2‘000 meters more water resistant than the next best competitor (Rolex SeaDweller Deep Sea – three hand movement)[…] … TW: The 20‘000 FEET had to undergo several punishing real-life tests – who comes up with those test ideas? FB: The 20‘000 FEET was launched during a press conference at the 2009 BASELWORLD[…] … There we asked the journalists present to invite their readers to come forth with their very own ideas for real-life tests[…] … com and on Youtube on our channel SwissMilitaryWatch[…] … TW: Which test was your personal favorite? FB: The free-fall test – for one, this was my very first tandem skydive experience from an altitude of 4’000 meters, for another this was the ultimate test for the movement of the 20’000 FEET[…] … Do remember that in a free-fall from 1’500 meters above ground the watch hits the ground with a speed of over 600km/h – resulting in an impact energy of 4,4kj[…] … We ourselves were rather surprised that not only the watch case but also the ETA chronograph movement 7750 COSC survived the impact without any damage whatsoever[…] … Just imagine – a mechanical movement, consisting of hundreds of tiny components does not get damaged when hitting the ground at 600km/h in a watch weighing 265gr[…] … TW: Kommen noch weitere Tests? Are there any more tests planned? FB: Indeed – we have two already planned for 2010 and should your readers have suggestions of their own feel free to contact us[…] … TW: Given the comparatively small size of your company and brand you are highly innovative – both with your products and also with your online appearance[…] … What kind of response did you get with your websites and your videos on Youtube? What kind of experience have you had with your Facebook fan page so far? FB: Viral marketing using networking tools and platforms like Facebook is absolutely central and essential for us[…] … Here it is where opinions are made – based on what we show our target group on our websites and on Youtube[…] … Based on the amount of Facebook fans we managed to enter the Top 20 watch brands within a few months only[…] … Together with our forum on watchandclockforum.com this allows us to communicate with our target groups without substantial wastage, to interact with them and get feedback essential to improve both our products and our service[…] … TW: Mr[…] … Bürgin, we would like to thank you for your time and we wish you lots of success with the new tests[…]

» Frank M. Bürgin will trade two high end timepieces against your offer!

You have four more days to barter with the owner of the Swiss watch manufacturer Montres Charmex SA, Frank M. Bürgin[…] … Frank M. Bürgin will trade two of his high end timepieces against your offer[…] … A Charmex of Switzerland Ladies’ watch DIAMOND PARIS with 32 real diamonds and a black genuine leather strap, valued at Euros 1[…] … 098 and a CX Swiss Military Watch HURRICANE, a certified chronometer valued at Euros 1[…] … Your offer can consist of anything in your possession - so far only some 100 offers have been submitted, your chances are therefore still intact[…] … So why don’t you just post your offer with a picture on the Facebook wall of TrustedWatch and with a little bit of luck you will soon be the new owner of a luxury timepiece; follow this link to their wall: http://www[…]

» Frank Bürgin will exchange two luxury timepieces

It was Calina Schuffel’s idea to exchange one of her watches for a high-end Charmex of Switzerland chronograph; Calina Schuffel, a facebook fan of Trusted Watch’ fell in love with that timepiece and Frank Bürgin, the CEO of Montres Charmex SA was so thrilled by the idea he actually exchanged the Jubilé chronograph[…] … You can submit your barter idea until October 31st on Trusted Watch’ facebook page; Frank Bürgin will chose the best two suggestions and will exchange a Charmex DIAMOND Watch PARIS with 32 diamonds and black leather strap – value 1,098 Euros and a CX Swiss Military Hurricane – value 1,979 Euros[…] … Come up with your own suggestion for an exchange and you might be the new owner of a new luxury timepiece[…] … com/TrustedWatch?sk=wall[…]

» Watch enthusiast Calina Schuffel exchanges quartz watch against luxury timepiece

Calina Schuffel from Uhingen / Germany loves watches and fell in love with the Charmex of Switzerland chronograph shown in the TrustedWatch raffle on Facebook[…] … She didn’t want to rely on her luck and so decided to contact TrustedWatch directly, offering them one of her many timepieces in exchange for the chronograph[…] … What might seem like a crazy idea was taken up by Mr Andreas Fischer, Chief Editor at TrustedWatch – he contacted the CEO of Montres Charmex SA, Frank M. Bürgin and was able to convince him to go along with Miss Schuffel’s suggestion[…] … Finally, September 28th 2011 Miss Calina Schuffel visited the premises of TrustedWatch and exchanged one of her quartz watches – brand name iNFiNiTY – with the luxury chronograph of Frank M. Bürgin – worth some 3[…] … But there is more to it – Frank M. Bürgin will exchange one more watch[…] … Which one and what might be considered a suitable barter object will be disclosed October 1st on Facebook[…] … All we can say for now is that it will definitely be worth coming up with an offer[…]

» Extreme diving watch 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ passes the ultimate test so far

Frank M. Bürgin (CEO Montres Charmex SA) is widely known as one of the foremost experts in the field of diving watches; he won the current world record for water resistance with the 20’000 FEET (6’000 meters), only a year after losing the title he had won with the 12’000 FEET and 3’900 meters to Rolex’ OYSTER PERPETUAL SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA in 2008[…] … Not only has the 20‘000 FEET set a new world record in 2009 but the tests this diving watch has been submitted to are as extreme as the watch itself: just last month the 20’000 FEET was thrown out of an airplane at 1’500 meters above ground by Sigi Menz, a former member of the German Special Forces[…] … com/?play=skydive[…]

» New World Record for automatic diving watches now stands at 6’000 Meters!

The time has come: during this year’s BASELWORLD 2009 Frank M. Bürgin will present the CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ 20’000 FEET[…] … The 20’000 FEET reaches hitherto unthinkable dimensions[…] … With a water resistance of 6’000 meters this timepiece clearly is in a league of its own[…] … The challenge of the dark, unforgiving abyss was answered by a determined team of watch makers and engineers, combining state-of-the-art technology with an innovative spirit[…] … Apart from comprehensive laboratory tests at the University of Southampton, the well-known Institute IFREMER and the renowned laboratory “Laboratoire Dubois” in La Chaux-de-Fonds several extraordinary real life tests have been performed[…] … In one of them a 40-ton fire engine of Zürich airport, Switzerland had its 500 horsepower hose thundering at the 20’000 FEET[…] … Apart from several firemen the airport ambulance and  airport security were present, too[…] … TV followed the test exclusively and interviewed Frank M. Bürgin[…] … de More information: www[…] … com (as of March 27th 2009 – source: manufacturer)[…]

» CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ 20’000 FEET

After winning the world record for water resistance in automatic diving watches in 2005 with their 12'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ model Frank M. Bürgin and his team of watchmakers and engineers were contemplating their next move[…] … Only one goal seemed acceptable – not only to beat their own record but also the new world record a competitor had set in 2008 with 3’900 meters of water resistance[…] … The R&D team around Frank M. Bürgin thus decided to annihilate all existing records by constructing the world’s first mechanical timepiece with a water resistance of a staggering 20’000 feet or 6’000 meters – and, again, with a chronograph and according to ISO norm 6425 which asks for a 25% safety margin regarding water resistance[…] … Countless obstacles had to be overcome, many a sleepless night was spent pondering on whether the goal was in fact realistic – until, in early 2009, the prototypes finally passed all tests[…] … WORLD RECORD CX Swiss Military Watch™ is known for its uncompromising attention to the functionality of their timepieces – their watches are not accessories, but instruments the professional can rely on[…] … With the 12’000 FEET CX Swiss Military Watch™ held the World Record for water resistance of automatic diving watches from 2005 to April 2008 with a water resistance of 12’000 feet or 3’657 meters[…] … At the BASELWORLD 2008 Rolex™ presented their Sea Dweller Deep Sea, a three-hand diving watch water resistant to 3’900 meters – a new World Record which is now about to be obliterated: at the 2009 BASELWORLD CX Swiss Military Watch™ presents the 20’000 FEET with an incredible water resistance of 20’000 feet or 6’000 meters, winning back the world record by a 50% margin and reintroducing CX Swiss Military Watch™ to the Guinness Book of Records[…] … The 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ has thus reached a new, hitherto unthinkable dimension for diving watches – the challenge of the abyss was met by combining state-of-the-art technology with a highly innovative approach and a dedicated team of watchmakers & engineers[…] … WATER RESISTANCE The 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ is water resistant as per ISO norm 6425 to an incredible 20’000 feet or 6’000 meters – a new world record[…] … The Oceanographic Institute of the University of Southampton / Great Britain has successfully tested and certified the water resistance in a specialised pressure tank[…] … Conforming to ISO norm 6425 the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ is constructed for a water resistance of 7’500 meters and thus indeed offers you the required safety margin of 25%[…] … The world record water resistance of the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™  is achieved by a state-of-the-art technology, using chosen materials only and welding them into a massive and yet comfortable to wear diving watch[…] … Screw-down crown, screw-down pushers and a scratch-proof, anti-reflective sapphire crystal are but some of the extraordinary technical attributes of your unique timepiece[…] … The helium relief valve allows for the use of your timepiece in the helium-saturated environment as used in depths of more than 250 feet[…] … LABORATORY TESTS The Oceanographic Institute of the University of Southampton in Great Britain has been a trusted research partner for CX Swiss Military Watch™ for years[…] … They successfully tested and certified the water resistance of the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ in their purpose-built pressure tanks on the basis of the ISO norm 6425[…] … More tests will be conducted at IFREMER, the French Research Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea[…] … The laboratory “Laboratoire Dubois” in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland successfully tested the resistance of the crown, the pushers and the safety buckle of the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™[…] … REAL LIFE TESTS Apart from the tests under laboratory conditions CX Swiss Military Watch™ decided to invite the discerning consumers to come up with test ideas of their own[…] … A jury picks the most challenging ideas, which will are realised in the presence of a film crew and shown on www[…] … com as well as on www[…] … com. Three tests have been chosen so far and filmed before the opening of the 2009 BASELWORLD: the 20’000 FEET was subjected to the incredibly powerful water hose of a 40 ton fire engine of the Zürich airport fire brigade – the watch withstood the 6’000 litres of water[…] … On Friday the 21st of March the 20’000 FEET was subjected to its most challenging ordeal so far: it was shot at with a shot gun from a distance of 8 meters[…] … We therefore challenge the public to come up with more ideas of real life tests – at the end of 2009 the jury will chose their favourite test and the winner will receive a brand new 20’000 FEET[…] … SAFETY For professional divers safety is the primary concern and we kept this in mind when constructing the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™[…] … The massive fold-out buckle with safety catch ensures the bracelet will not open unintentionally[…] … The bezel – sporting a 60 minute graduation - rotates uni-directionally only and may be used even when wearing thick diving gloves[…] … Crown and pushers are screw-down and the pushers indicate by a red marking when unscrewed[…] … However, the water resistance is maintained down to 300 meters even with unscrewed pushers[…] … The crown itself is protected by massive side-guards[…] … The domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal is 10mm thick and can thus withstand a pressure of 750kg per cm2[…] … Superluminova™ is used both on the hands and the indices to ensure perfect readability even in complete darkness[…] … Even the small second hand uses Superluminova™ and thus allows the diver to ensure at any time that his timepiece is still working[…] … The chronograph hands sport a distinctive red marking and can thus be clearly distinguished from the hour, minute and small second hands[…] … The minute hand –the most important feature when diving – is distinguished by its special shape and size from the hour and the second hand[…] … The 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ is also fully anti-magnetic as per ISO norm 764[…] … TRADITION The original CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ timepieces are manufactured in Switzerland by Montres Charmex SA and have been used successfully by a multitude of Army, Navy and Airforce units worldwide[…] … The history of this family-owned and –run company goes way back to 1926[…] … The brand name CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ is a synonym for bespoke Swiss Made® watches; superb engineering and the use of choice materials only are a treasured legacy born out of a long tradition of craftsmanship[…] … The brand name CX SWISS MILITARY WATCH™ is registered worldwide[…] … More information on the company and the products can be found on www[…] … swiss-military[…] … com. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Movement:[…] … Chronometer-certified automatic chronograph ETA cal[…] … Etachron regulator system. Glucydur balance bridge[…] … Nivaflex mainspring[…] … Hour; minute; small second at 9h[…] … Chronograph with 30 minute counter at 12h, 12 hour counter at 6h, central second counter[…] … Solid titanium case/bracelet, Ø 46[…] … 0mm, thickness 28[…] … 5mm, weight 265gr total[…] … Water-resistant to 7’500 meters (25’000 feet; 6’000 meters or 20’000 FEET & 25% safety margin according to ISO norm 6425)[…] … Red safety marking on pushers (visible when unscrewed)[…] … Domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, thickness 10mm. Unidirectional rotating bezel, 60 minute graduation, Superluminova™ indices[…] … Solid titanium bracelet, lug-ends and links screwed[…] … Solid titanium folding clasp with safety catch and micro-adjustment[…] … Separate genuine rubber strap & rubber extension strap for dry-suit diving (wrist circumference up to 35cm)[…] … Screw-down caseback, Limited Edition engraving[…] … Helium relief valve[…] … anti-magnetic ISO 764Dials:[…] … Superluminova™ indices[…] … Oversized minute hand […] … Superluminova™ coated[…]

» Diving Watch CX Swiss Military 12000FEET

With an incredible 3657 meters water resistance, the CX 12’000 FEET beats all diving records and enters the Guinness Book of World Records[…] … In exclusive cooperation with the University of Southampton, Frank Bürgin developed this exceptional divers`Ž chronometer[…] … Swiss Military was also the only manufacturer which tested its watch under real conditions of over 3500 meters in the Atlantic Ocean[…] … The price of this impressive diversŽ chronometer is 3657 Euro[…] … Roger Ruegger, the international diving expert describes this highly-innovative watch: “The courageous decision to build the 12000 FEET has proven once more that up in the front it is always somewhat lonelier – only very few of these timepieces will be seen out and about[…] … ” Therefore we are very pleased to be able to offer our customers one of the few remaining CX 12000 FEET[…] … More information under http://www[…] … com/ Technical Data: Movement: • Chronometer-certified automatic chronograph ETA cal[…] … 7750 Valjoux• 25 jewels• 28’800 oscillations/h• Power reserve 48h• Etachron regulator system��� Glucydur balance bridge• Nivaflex mainspring• Antichoc with Incabloc shockabsorber• Anti-magnetic ISO 764 Functions: • Hour; minute; small second at 9h• Chronograph with 30 minute counter at 12h, 12 hour counter at 6h• Date Case/Bracelet: • Solid stainless steel case Ø 49 mm, thickness 23[…] … 5 mm, weight 360 gr• Stainless steel bracelet / separate genuine rubber strap & screw-driver; double-pusher folding clasp with safety catch and fold-out extension• Unidirectional rotating bezel• Screw-down crown and pushers, crown with side guards• Screw-down caseback, engraved• Water-resistant to 12’000 Feet = 3657 meters = 2000 fathoms, certified• Helium relief valve […]